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The suspect from the Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, bank robbery which led to him being shot is 58-year-old Joseph Edward Turner Jr., of Grant County. Mr. Turner was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital following the attempted armed robbery of the Simmons Bank at 1323 Military Road.

The Benton Police Department is launching the “All About Your Business” initiative, which will not only increase officer visibility at local stores, it will strengthen employee and customer safety and community policing.

The Benton Police Department is launching the “All About Your Business” initiative, which will not only increase officer visibility at local stores, it will strengthen employee and customer safety and community policing.

The Benton Police Department is pleased to announce their 18th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).

The Benton Police Department is pleased to announce their 18th year of participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).

Citizen calls led to the arrest of four suspects allegedly attempting to burglarize a vacant house. At approximately 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, officers responded to 504 E. Sevier Street after receiving calls of suspects attempting to break into the home.

Citizen calls led to the arrest of four suspects allegedly attempting to burglarize a vacant house. At approximately 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, officers responded to 504 E. Sevier Street after receiving calls of suspects attempting to break into the home.

Three Benton police officers were praised and given awards this week for their swift response and arrest of two suspects who allegedly attempted to burglarize a business.